leftysurprise said:

wow...... "new philosophy of peace?" gee looner how new is this concept we call peace?? its people like you and ravus that help fuel this gung ho war mindset, theres a BIG difference between being overly defensive and overly offensive, people like you worry me, sometimes i really wonder if you believe your psychotic ramblings or if you do it to rustle a few feathers..... im starting to think maybe you are a little crazy. and to our brothers up north, im glad you havent followed in our footsteps. and syncronica: well put. all of these egotistical americans who think our shit is golden and noone can touch us..... theyre gonna shit their pants when someone puts us in our place one of these days, and i can already hear this out of one of the crazy duo's mouths "well if the world wants war with us then fuck em! well nuke every damn country!" <--- real good mindset to strive for and relay to our younger generations, so instead of try to make peace well just blow the ENTIRE human race off the face of the planet. an empire is only as strong as its population..... and maybe im the only one to notice but there is still a shitload of tension between people of all races and political backgrounds, we are many but most fight seperately.

just curious do you have kids or plan on having any looner?

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trendal said:

looner2 said:

Why did Canada align itself with the ideology of the E.U and the U.N? How come they didn't align themselves with their friendly neighbors from the south? An allied North America with the U.S military, numbers, and innovation, paired with Canadas vastness, hardy-people, and bountiful resources would prove a major stronghold in the coming years.

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In case you didn't notice, we were aligned with you quite strongly (and, in case you still don't notice, we still are) especially in the time following 9/11. People in my city flew American flags right up as high and beside their own Canadian flags - to show our brothers and sisters to the South that we feel for their plight.

We gave our support and troops to help you out in Afghanistan. We're still there, helping out as much as we can.

And then Iraq happened. We didn't support you, and still don't, because by and large Canadians have not been given a valid reason for invading Iraq. Perhaps your President spent so much time trying to convince his own country that it was a necessity that he completely forgot to try and convince the rest of the world about it. So we weren't convinced.

Did we "forsake" you? No, certainly not. One would have to be foolish to think so. We still work with you intimately in the War on Terror. We still sell you over 50% of the Oil we produce. We still remain here, hopefully as friends, despite the fact that we don't agree with your country's current course of action.

What do we get in return? Bullying. We have come very close to decriminalizing or even legalizing marijuana FINALLY after years of struggle in our own country....only to be threatened about it by your government. We forsake you, when you are a country who threatens us?

The USA has used Canada to its own designs just as it has used every other country in the Americas for its own purposes.

Get over yourself.

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Paradigm said:

daimyo said:

International ridicule? Are we some 14 year old girl that cares about her image?

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Apparently you aren't aware that our national image affects diplomatic relations, which consequently affects our national security. That is plenty of incentive to maintain a positive image.

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zappaisgod said:

Paradigm said:

daimyo said:

International ridicule? Are we some 14 year old girl that cares about her image?

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Apparently you aren't aware that our national image affects diplomatic relations, which consequently affects our national security. That is plenty of incentive to maintain a positive image.

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One could, and I do, make the argument that the international perception that we lack the resolve to act and will eventually wimp out of any fight because there are too many cunts who vote and whine has done far more harm to this nation in the national security arena than anything else. We need rough men and we need them in charge, not ladies or gigolos.

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looner2 said:

Have you heard of the idea of being a critical citizen? It is more productive and helpful to our country to challenge questionable laws and practices then accepting everything they do with blind loyalty. I don't think you are as much a patriot as you believe you are.

Redstorm, I am consistently getting critiques from you on "ME". Why? Why do you care so much about me?

Who said anything about being a critical citizen, as I am speaking of international foreign policy in this thread. So, expand your scope, or post in the correct thread.

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One could, and I do, make the argument that the international perception that we lack the resolve to act and will eventually wimp out of any fight because there are too many cunts who vote and whine has done far more harm to this nation in the national security arena than anything else. We need rough men and we need them in charge, not ladies or gigolos.

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trendal said:

Yeah, you just reiterated E.U appeasement doctrine

Really? I don't see anything in what I wrote that even remotely talks about appeasement doctrines...

and your fascination with marijuana

Did you read everything I wrote? Or just see the word "marijuana" and reply? I was trying to show you how your government interferes with the sovereignty of other nations - even peaceful nations. That's not how friends act towards each other.

How would you react if Canada threatened America, saying that if you don't put some more restrictions on your handguns, we are going to close our borders to you. No more oil, goods, services, or trade. How do you think most Americans would react to such a treat?

When we tried to change our own laws, to better reflect the opinions and wants of the majority of Canadians (the majority is now in favor of decriminalization) your goverment threatened to close the border to us.

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looner2 said:

We didn't threaten violence, relax. Just trade restrictions, correct?Just trade restrictions, correct? Regardless its only pot.

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Redstorm said:

looner2 said:

Have you heard of the idea of being a critical citizen? It is more productive and helpful to our country to challenge questionable laws and practices then accepting everything they do with blind loyalty. I don't think you are as much a patriot as you believe you are.

Redstorm, I am consistently getting critiques from you on "ME". Why? Why do you care so much about me?

Who said anything about being a critical citizen, as I am speaking of international foreign policy in this thread. So, expand your scope, or post in the correct thread.

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I criticize you because more than anyone else on this forum (or maybe even this site), you are ignorant and bullheaded. You are just as bad as the "Bush Knew" crowd b/c you are never willing to depart from an opinion even when you are proven to be in the wrong.

If you read anything other than your own posts and those replying to yours, you would realize you aren't the only one being criticized on this forum. It happens all the time. Also, it is your views and thoughts you post that are being addressed. I know nothing about you in real life, and I can imagine it will stay that way.

I must note that you feel that I should "expand my scope". Perhaps you should take a good look at your beliefs and opinions and do the same.

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Ravus said:

All countries on the North American continent should be held to a higher standard by the US than the rest of the world. And if they continuously disrespect the US and threaten our power, some coercion may need to take place. Canada needs to stop being so socialist and acting like a crying toddler, and start respecting and looking up to us more.

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